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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.09, 2,831.33 and 1,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.09, 2,831.33 and 1,390.70 is: 1,916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.09 : 2,831.33 = 1,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.09/2,831.33 = 1,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.09x = 2,831.33 × 1,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.09x = 3,937,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,509.52/2,054.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.92

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